Catch the Bus, Gus
Public transportation is a great option for those considering a trip to the beach but not interested in spending half their weekend searching for parking. To reinforce that idea, we’ve hidden four (4) DART beach buses throughout the May issue. Tell us the page numbers we’ve placed the buses and you could win lunch. To submit your answer by May 20, click here or email Contact@TSNPub.com with the subject line: I Caught The Bus. We will choose three winners from correct submissions.
Congrats to Chris McPartland, Loren Lieberthal and Lindsay Kurylo for finding the fake ad in April on page 52. And apologies to all those who wish The South Philly Diet had been real.
New DETV Show Spotlights Artists
Wilmington-based DETV has launched CultureScope, a weekly show dedicated to showcasing Delaware’s diverse and vibrant artistic talent. The goal is to provide a platform for artists of all kinds, ranging from musicians and performers to fine artists, composers, conductors and beyond. CultureScope is co-hosted by Kerriann Otaño, vice president of engagement at OperaDelaware, and will feature interviews, performances and an exploration of the creative process. Early guests include comedian Margaret Cho and musician Olivia Rubini, currently featured on NBC’s The Voice. Visit Detvch.com.
Out & About Contributor Releases Second Children’s Book
Local author and regular Out & About contributor Adriana Camacho-Church is at it again, releasing her second bilingual picture book entitled Grandma’s Hair is Ankle Length. The book is designed for readers ages 4-8 and is “a gentle lullaby: poetic, sweet and moving,” says Kirkus Reviews. A book signing is set for 6pm on Friday, May 31 at Huxley & Hiro Booksellers (419 Market St., Wilm.). You can purchase the book at Huxley & Hiro or online at Art Publico Press, Amazon or Barnes & Noble.
Summer On Stage
The Delaware Theatre Company is offering youngsters classes in acting, improvisation, movement and dance and stagecraft throughout the summer. Then, under the direction of professional theater artists, camp participants will create, rehearse and present original plays. Four camps will be held. Visit DelawareTheatre.org.
Searching for Treasures
The Quaker Hill Historic Preservation Foundation is sponsoring an architectural treasure hunt on May 11 (2pm) at the Wilmington Friends Meeting (4th & West sts.). Participants will search downtown Wilmington’s historic district looking for features of architectural significance, take photos, then submit those photos by email or text for discussion by experts in the field. Participants are also encouraged to bring photos from their own neighborhoods (limit 3 per person). Event is free and open to the public and refreshments will be served. Visit QuakerHillHistoric.org.
Say Hello to the BlueBird
Well-known restaurateur Dan Butler (Piccolina Toscana, Brandywine Prime) has opened The BlueBird at 500 Delaware Avenue in downtown Wilmington. The fast casual café will specialize in breakfast and lunch and be open weekdays 6:30am-3pm. The BlueBird will offer fresh-baked breakfast items, Lavazza espresso drinks, gourmet sandwiches, healthy bowls and salads. The café will seat 60 inside and 60-plus outside in renovated courtyard space across from the Central YMCA. Visit TheBlueBirdWilmington.com.
Music to Their Ears
Registration is open for The Music School of Delaware’s summer programs. Individual lessons, classes and day camps are available for toddlers, teens and adults, with the early-childhood programs available to toddlers as young as four months. Adults can focus on individual lessons, classes or try out for the Delaware Orchestral and Chamber Music Institute. Visit MusicSchoolofDelaware.org.
Bingo as a Pet Project
Humane Animals Partners is hosting its 8th Designer Bag Bingo on Thursday, May 16 (7-10pm) at St. Elizabeth’s Church (809 S. Broom St., Wilm.). Bingo and animal lovers alike will have the opportunity to play and win a variety of designer leather and vegan handbags, all while supporting HAP’s lifesaving programs & services. Prizes include leather and vegan bag options by designer brands such as Coach, Michael Kors, Kate Spade, Matt & Nat and Merci Vegan. Tickets start at $40. Visit HumaneAnimalPartners.org/bingo.
The Brush Up Initiative
After being diagnosed with epilepsy, Tony Benson found inspiration by helping beautify his community. It led to the creation of Protecting Our Parks, which focuses on cleaning up graffiti and fixing up run-down parks, playgrounds and recreation centers. Benson is now teaming with artist Christian Kanienberg, who created the Welcome to Wilmington Mural, on a mural project titled The Brush Up Initiative. The collaboration’s first mural creation will begin May 1 at Mount Pleasant High. Visit WhatIsWish.com.
Wyeth Weekend in Wilmington
The Screening Room at 1313 will feature a film salute to local American art icon Jamie Wyeth starting Friday, May 17 and continuing May 24-26. The new documentary Jamie Wyeth and the Unflinching Eye is the first feature-length documentary of the artist. Also showing is the 2018 film WYETH: The Life of Andrew Wyeth in Bold Strokes. Both films were directed by Glenn Holsten. The Screening Room is located at 1313 N. Market St., Wilmington. Visit TheScreeningRoom.org.
